LJWorld.com Headlines for August 15, 2024

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Douglas County Commission approves agreement on how much solar farm would pay for government services]( A newly approved agreement will require a proposed solar farm in Douglas County to pay about $200,000 annually over 10 years for local government services — and a rural township wants to make sure that it's included in the discussions and gets ... [Douglas County Commission approves agreement on how much solar farm would pay for government services]( By: Josie Heimsoth A newly approved agreement will require a proposed solar farm in Douglas County to pay about $200,000 annually over 10 years for local government services — and a rural township wants to make sure that it's included in the discussions and gets ... August 14, 2024 @ 10:02pm [Lawrence projects received more than $4M in tax breaks in 2023; a look at who received the most]( By: Chad Lawhorn The great thing about property taxes is they give you options to complain. One day you can complain that you are paying too much of them. Another day, you can complain someone else is paying too little of them. The complaint of too much ... August 14, 2024 @ 6:10pm [Ahead of Kansas' sober driving campaign, crash victim and Lawrence police chief share emotional stories about experiences with impaired drivers]( By: Chris Conde An Olathe mother who was violently struck by an impaired driver as her family looked on in horror is sharing her story of survival in hopes of sparing others similar devastation. Amy Ebers-Jumet's heart actually stopped beating that day four ... August 14, 2024 @ 5:34pm [Contractor working in bucket near power line electrocuted]( By: Staff report A contractor was electrocuted Wednesday afternoon while working near a power line in Douglas County, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. The incident happened shortly after 1 p.m. in the 1400 block of East 920 Road as the ... August 14, 2024 @ 5:33pm [Prairie Park Nature Center to get $71K grant to restore waterfront, expand fishing dock at Mary's Lake]( By: Bremen Keasey The Prairie Park Nature Center will be able to expand its footprint and restore a waterfront area thanks to an Open Space grant from the Douglas County Heritage Conservation Council. The $71,000 grant funds a multi-faceted project focused on ... August 14, 2024 @ 1:05pm You are receiving this email because of your relationship with the Lawrence Journal-World or because at some point in the past you shared your email address with us. If you no longer want to receive emails from us, follow instructions at the link below. [Click here to unsubscribe and manage your email subscriptions.]( Lawrence Journal-World P.O Box 888, Lawrence, Kansas 66044